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What damage did the Mona Lisa suffer during the 1956 attacks?
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Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, 1503–19; in the Louvre, Paris.
In 1956, the Mona Lisa was subjected to several attacks. During one of these incidents, the painting sustained damage to an area near the subject’s left elbow.1
Following these events, the glass protecting the artwork was replaced with a bulletproof case to prevent further vandalism.1